Military Courts

Concerns Series of documents about prosecution of Puga and Murgier accused of Murdering Indians who were at peace with Spaniards. Jurors for courts are appointed and selected among military officials. Transference of Indian prisoners from Croix to Aguayo (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concerns Series of documents on military affairs such as arrests, raids against Indians, peace treaties with Saraguaces, Indians survive gathering fruits; revision of financial status of provincias, campaigns against Indians who steal horses, notice that case against Puga and Murgier is about to finish (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concerns Series of documents, autos and certifications about military responsibilities of governor Vaamonde; also militia rolls and legal proceedings against Valdez, Alcalde ordinario, who consented extramarital relations between a slave and one of his soldiers. Refund to ventin approved by Vaamonde. Series of testimonies in proceedings against mayor of Valle de Molta. Prosecution against Joseph Pariente. Fernandez is elected judge of Valle de Molta. Notice that Valdez exceeded his responsibilities as a justice. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concerns accounting and salaries paid to interpreters in trial of Leonardo Ramirez, Indian Caudillo accused of abuses against Indians. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of autos, reports and testimonies about abuses committed against Indians of the missions of Linares, by Indian leader Leonardo Ramirez. Document gives details of abuses committed, such as physical assault. Ramirez called to the witness stand. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of autos and testimonies dealing with trial of caudillo indio who is accused of abuses committed against other Indians from the missions of Linares, jurisdiction of Sichu. (M.marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns letters dealing with legal procedures carried out in case against Indians from pueblo de mamata, who committed abuses against Spanish haciendas and mines. (M. Marroquin, June 1989)

Concerns Series of documents dealing with elections of governor in Ocotlan, commander of that place expresses concern over political divisions. Military official committed fraud using renta del tabaco and charges are brought against him (notice only). Salaries are asked for invalids. Promotion is denied to military official. (M. Marroquin, may 1989)

Concerns petition for retirement. Testimonies dealing with military misconduct of captain Oca. List of Indians put in prison for workshiping idols. (M. Marroquin, April 1989)

After their trial, Ugalde orders Echegaray to reinstate Espadas and Gumeli in their Former military ranks (teniente and alferes, respectively). Echegaray's notifies Ugalde of Mezcalero rebellion in Santa Rosa. Notice of escort of Indian captives to San Luis Potosi.